ToaNkie

OK… I’ve been search for a Sl55 Blk on red for while now. Just found one..!! It’s at a dealership, so my question is… From experiences what kind of offer should I offer them? With out them giving me the old salesmen BS remakes? What price would be a good deal? Every input and opinion will be greatly appreciated

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=79

gocargo

Well the factory warranty should be good thru Dec this year and since it's being sold by a MB Dealer, you will want (the equalivant of) a StarMark extended warranty thrown in on whatever final deal you receive. FYI, here's the build sheet..

VIN WDB2304741F071348
Plant 67
Model SL 55 AMG
Chassis 2304741F071348
Engine 113992 60 023686
Transmission 722643 04 806468
Tyres
Primary PIRELLI
Order 0 4 704 48058
Lights BOSCH
Delivery date 24.11.03 (Nov 24, 2003)
Dealer United States (USA) (704)
Interior leather berry red (287)
Paint
040 black (T) (с 01.01.1963)
Options
M55 capacity 5,5 litre (с 24.03.1997)

N61 Unknown code
N62 Unknown code
N91 Unknown code
N99 Unknown code
U44 Unknown code
Y83 Unknown code
044 learning area vehicles Rastatt (с 10.05.1996)

220 parking aid (с 01.10.1993)

232 Unknown code
264 shifting gate for automatic transmission (с 01.01.1996)

349 non delivery - side blinkers
provision for emergency call system "e-call" (с 26.01.1998)

352 operation and monitoring system comand (navigation + radio/cassette) (с 01.09.1996)

401 comfort front seats with ventilation and seat heaters (с 01.01.1996)

404 left front seat with multiple contour backrest (с 01.01.1996)

405 right front seat with multiple contour backrest (с 01.01.1996)

415 glass roof (r129) (с 01.03.1994) ( Pano Roof)

423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)

461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)

475 tire pressure control (с 01.10.1996)

487 abc suspension (active body control) (с 01.01.1996)

494 California version
version for USA/California/Canada (с 01.01.1996)

524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)

531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)

614 lamp unit, asymmetrical, l.h. traffic, with amber lenses ( Bi Xenon )

634 elimination of first aid box (с 01.08.1977)

636 elimination of warning triangle (с 01.03.1973)

668

669 spare wheel (с 01.06.1995)
spare wheel (R170)

673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)

736 Unknown code
763 Unknown code
772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (с 02.01.1992)

796 7.5 x 17 et42 225/45, 2-piece (с 01.01.1992)

804 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year

810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)

819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk (с 31.07.1992)

875 heated screen wash system (с 01.02.1988)
windshield washer heated (W201)

889 Keyless-GO (с 01.01.1996)

986 identification plate (vin no.) (с 01.07.1992)

989 identification label under windshield (с 01.10.1997)



Good Luck, Brett

Murtaza

I too am looking for a Black on Red, but an 05. I've had just about zero luck so far

AdamG@NorCal

$60,000 will do nicely.

Addicted2Speed

I think around 73,000$ will be a fair price on that car.

Murtaza

$60k?? Can you find me one for that price Adam

AdamG@NorCal

I knew someone was going to ask me that, a matter of when. Didnt I read the warranty runs out in December 07? High 70s is a risk, especially on 03,04 SLs. I would be very weary on the ABC system especially given the mileage.

Murtaza

Can you go into a bit more detail? What problems pop up with ABC? Especially given the mileage...this car only has 25k, is that considered high mileage for a 55?

AdamG@NorCal

We have seen and heard clients complaining about the ABC suspension being uneven. Sometimes the dealer has to change the struts, sometimes flush the system and some even changed the ABC unit.

Goyard

$64,000

bltserv

Unless they throw in the MBZ Starmark Extended warranty.
Keep shopping. Lots of 55`s out there.
Maybe not the red interior.

My Ex has the Red in her SLK320. It does not wear that well.
Seats and shifter wear very quick.

For Mid to upper 70`s you should be able to get a 2005
with about those miles or less.
Extra year of warranty is way worth that effort.

As it sits. Offer $ 69,500.00.

FYI:
So far my 2005 has been flawless. I am at 34K miles.

ToaNkie

im thinking 70k to 73k... hmmmm I plan to work in the Starmark warranty for sure.. How much is the starmark warranty anyhow?

bltserv

Its worth between $ 5-7K on this car for coverage
to 100K miles.

gocargo

One year Starmarked with up to 1oo,ooo miles should be thrown in free to you and it costs the dealership around a grand. Going out more than a year is what will cost more.. I somewhat recall being quoted like $1700 for each additional year after the first Starmarked year not to exceed 1oo,ooo miles regardless of years. I don't think it's called Starmark anymore though.

leadfoot

Just paid 4 grand for 2 years on top of the 1 tear they threw in.I paid 81000 for my SL.It was an 04, mint ,with 8800 miles.Not a fricking scratch anywhere.I don't think I got a wonderful deal but fair considering there are not a large amount of 04s with low miles that are as clean as this was.

johnny5

Autobaun Motors is overpriced so becareful. I dont live to far from them and went there a few times to check out cars and they are usually $10k if not higher than other dealers. If you can get them to bring the price down out the door for below $70k for sure.

IngenereAMG

Pay their price if you like the car. Get them to throw in Starmark......and start enjoying yourself.